Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators Salary in Madison, WI

BLS Occupational Employment & Wage Statistics • May 2025 • Madison, WI

Median annual salary $51,930 -14.3% vs national
Median hourly $24.96
10th percentile $29,760
90th percentile $167,680
Employed locally 50
National median $60,560

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    Salary percentile breakdown

    10th
    $29,760
    25th
    $29,760
    50th (median)
    $51,930
    75th
    $77,490
    90th
    $167,680

    Madison economic context

    Unemployment rate 2.40% 2024 annual avg • BLS LAUS
    Median household income $86,827 2023 • Census ACS
    Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary vs area income 60% Median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary is 40% below the area median household income

    Top-paying metros for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA $140,660
    California $140,080
    Central East New York nonmetropolitan area $96,400
    San Francisco-Oakland-Fremont, CA $84,950
    Naples-Marco Island, FL $83,670
    Massachusetts $83,530

    Nearby metros — Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary comparison

    Metro areaMedian salary
    Minneapolis-St. Paul-Bloomington, MN-WI $66,930
    Milwaukee-Waukesha, WI $61,670
    Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD $60,770
    Wisconsin $57,770

    Related occupations in Madison, WI

    OccupationMedian salary
    Public Relations Specialists$73,130
    Coaches and Scouts$44,800
    Graphic Designers$62,520
    Merchandise Displayers and Window Trimmers$37,950
    Producers and Directors$63,690
    Editors$64,580

    Frequently asked questions

    How much do Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators make per hour in Madison?

    The median hourly wage for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Madison, WI is $24.96, based on BLS OEWS 2025 data. Top earners (90th percentile) make $80.61 or more per hour.

    Is Madison above or below average for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salaries?

    The median Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators salary in Madison, WI is 14.3% below the national median of $60,560. The national figure is from BLS OEWS 2025 data covering all US metropolitan areas.

    What is the entry-level salary for Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators in Madison?

    Entry-level Fine Artists, Including Painters, Sculptors, and Illustrators (10th percentile) earn around $29,760 per year in Madison, WI. The 25th percentile — typically workers with 1–3 years of experience — earn approximately $29,760.